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Traction Assist System (TAS)
(Rear wheel drive only)
The Traction Assist System (standard on
rear wheel drive vehicles) limits wheel
spin. TAS operates only when it senses
that one or both rear wheels are begin
ning to lose traction. When this hap pens, engine power is reduced to limit
wheelspin and the LOW TRAC light
comes on. You may also hear or feel the
system working. TAS is automaticallyenabled whenever you start the vehicle.
You can disable it by pressing the TASON/OFF button located near the shiftlever or on the instrument panel. When
disabled, the TRAC OFF light comes on.Enable the system by pressing the TA S
ON/OFF button again and the TRAC
OFF light will go out.
See Section 4 of your Owner Manual.
Luggage Carrier (if equipped)
The luggage carrier has side rails
attached to the roof and allows you tocarry luggage on top of your vehicle.Some vehicles are equipped with slidingcross rails and tie down spots to secure
cargo. To slide the cross rails to thedesired position, lift the lever on eachside of the cross rail and slide it into
position. Secure the cross rail by press ing the levers on each side of the cross
rail down into place. To reduce windnoise when the luggage carrier is not inuse, position the rear cross rail at therearmost position and the front cross railabove the rearmost portion of the reardoor opening (above the “C”pillar).
Note:Never carry anything on the vehi
cle roof that is longer or wider than the
luggage carrier itself. (Examples: ply
wood, paneling, a mattress.) The load
could be violently torn off, causing youor other drivers to have a collision.
Note:Loading cargo that weighs more
than 220 pounds (100 kg) on the lug gage carrier may damage your vehicle.
Hood Release
To open your vehicle’s hood:
• Pull the handle located on the lower
driver’s side of the instrument panel.
• Go to the front of the vehicle and
release the hood latch.
•Lift the hood.
•
Release the hood prop from its retain
er and place it into the hood slot.
See Section 5 of your Owner Manual.
See Section 2 of your Owner Manual.
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Roadside Assistance
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As the proud owner of a new Buick
vehicle, you are automatically enrolled
in the Buick Roadside Assistance
program. This value added service isintended to provide you with peace ofmind as you drive in the city or travel
the open road. Buick’s Roadside
Assistance toll free number is staffed
by a team of technically trained advi
sors, who are available 24 hours a day,
365 days a year.
We will provide the following services
for 3 years/36,000 miles (60,000 km), at no expense to you:
• Fuel delivery
The Buick Owner Center at My GMLink
is a complimentary service for BuickOwners, a one stop resource to
enhance your Buick ownership experi ence. Exclusive member benefitsinclude online service reminders, vehiclemaintenance tips, online owner manual,special privileges and more. Sign up
today at www.mygmlink.com For prompt and efficient assistance
when calling, please provide the follow ing information to the advisor:
• Location of the vehicle
• Telephone number and your location
• Vehicle model, year and color
• Vehicle mileage
• Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
• Vehicle license plate numberBuick reserves the right to limit services
or reimbursement to an owner or driver
when, in Buick’s judgment, the claims
become excessive in frequency or type
of occurrence.
Certain restrictions, precautions and safety procedures apply to your vehicle. Please read your Owner
Manual for complete instructions. All information contained herein is based on information available at
the time of printing and is subject to change without notice. Copyright 2004 by GM Corp. All rights reserved.
